Roof Trim Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items:
1. Front seat
  Refer to "FRONT SEAT "
2. Rear seat
  Refer to "REAR SEAT "
3. Sun visor
4. Overhead console
5. Room lamp
6. Assist handle
7. Front pillar trim.
  Refer to FRONT PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT .
8. Front door scuff trim & Rear door scuff trim.
  Refer to DOOR SCUFF TRIM REPLACEMENT .
9. Center pillar lower trim & Center pillar upper trim
  Refer to CENTER PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT .
10. Rear pillar trim
Refer to REAR PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT .
Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).

Fig 1: Identifying ECM Mirror Cover & Connector
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Remove the rain sensor cover (A).
Disconnect the rain sensor connector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Rain Sensor Cover & Connector
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Disconnect the roof trim main connector (A).
Driver's

Fig 3: Identifying Roof Trim Main Connector (Driver's)
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Passenger's

Fig 4: Identifying Roof Trim Main Connector (Passenger's)
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Disconnect the antenna connector (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Antenna Connector (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Identifying Antenna Connector (2 Of 2)
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Remove the clips and roof trim (A).

Fig 7: Removing Clips & Roof Trim
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.